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About me
Welcome and thank you for visiting! I’m Naomi – a mother, writer, creative soul, and avid reader. I aim to share my thoughts and ideas to inspire positive change that will help you live an authentic and caring life.
Poetic Aperture is for me and for you. I often write just to process the swirling activity inside, but I also hope to inspire COMPASSION, COURAGE, and WONDER in you and support you on your journey of elevating the everyday.
I am a rabbinical student at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. I am fortunate to have an amazing 15-year-old daughter and a supportive husband of 22 years.
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… reading in bed, candles, diving into a new project, learning something new, crisp crunchy leaves underfoot, hearing my daughter laugh, starting a new book, finishing a book, organizing, floating on my back in the pool and staring at the sky, writing, craft supplies, photography, poetry, a good massage, knowing smiles, singing along to the radio, getting things done, comfy bedding, hot chocolate, paying attention to the details, libraries and bookstores, campfires, astronomy, finding beauty in the everyday, impromptu road trips, quiet, journaling, learning about myself, waking up and reading in bed (preferably with coffee), home, interesting flowers, affection, Sleepytime tea, capturing a moment in time with my camera, true laughter, soft rain.
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“There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.” ~ Michael Nolan
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Defining what we love
I am just beginning a home style makeover. Deep breath. When I looked around recently at our home, I realized that it’s very… brown. We have been playing it so safe that there is very little of our own personality … Continue reading
Self-soothing and differentiation
I am an intuitive and sensitive person by nature. It can be a positive ability to be able to sense others’ emotions and moods. But what we do with that energy is what I want to talk about here. … Continue reading
Photo Friday: an oldie but a goodie
I really love this photo so I’m hoping you won’t mind that I’m posting it again. There are too many things on my to-do list and not enough time… what else is new? Have a wonderful weekend, friends. Thank you … Continue reading
Parenting with presence
Who among us can say we are perfect parents? I know I could be more patient and more present with my daughter. After their basic needs are met, our children really only need US… our attention and our respect. Some … Continue reading
Catching up: March highlights
What a month it’s been! First I want to tell you about my two guest posts. On Kind Over Matter, I wrote a post called “Allowing Yourself to Shine” about taming those negative judgements we make of ourselves and how … Continue reading
OLW blog hop: being right here, right now
Hello to those of you blog-hopping today! This blog hop is my favorite part of Ali Edwards’ One Little Word class. This month Ali asked us to select a single action, schedule a date, and make it happen in order … Continue reading
